In 1983 I received from the Soviet Union the 8cm, f/10, 800mm focal length refractor click here sent as a gift by the amateurs there for my cooperation,observations
and long time friendship.My 20x60,7x50, and 10x50 binoculars were made in the Soviet Union.

March 22/23, 2001 - Day the Soviet "MIR" Space Station Died - 1986 to
2001 AD

Photo of the Soviet MIR spacestation going through
constellation of Ursa Major over Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
30 second exposure on Tri-X 400 ASA film with Soviet made Zenit-B
camera and 50mm lens at f/2.MIR